In a shocking turn of events, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo is now floating the possibility that the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock could have been radicalized. Law enforcement are currently investigating the matter.
Infowars reports:
During a live press conference, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo revealed that the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock, may have been “radicalized” and that authorities were attempting to uncover the source of his radicalization.
“Did this person get radicalized unbeknownst to us? And we want to identify that source,” said Lombardo.
If confirmed, this suggests that there may have been a political motive behind the massacre.
BREAKING: Sheriff Lombardo suggests shooter was "radicalized" & authorities attempting to uncover source. http://pic.twitter.com/HtoIxRhvvA
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) October 3, 2017
Rita Katz from the very reputable SITE Intelligence Group released a series of statements on Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas mass murderer.
On Monday ISIS took responsibility for the attack. And in a rare move released a follow-up statement to say Paddock had converted to Islam in recent months.
Rita Katz published a string of 23 tweets on the Las Vegas terrorist attack.
1) BREAKING: #ISIS‘ Amaq claims #LasVegas shooting. Surprising as it sounds, statement issued on legit primary source.
BREAKING: #ISIS claimed #LasVegas attack, reporting through 'Amaq that executor is one of its "soldiers" & he converted to Islam months ago http://pic.twitter.com/4E85vEIUzH
— SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) October 2, 2017
2) Interestingly, Amaq released 2 statements: one claiming attacker as an #ISIS soldier, & 2nd that he ”converted to Islam” months ago
2) Interestingly, Amaq released 2 statements: one claiming attacker as an #ISIS soldier, & 2nd that he "converted to Islam" months ago http://pic.twitter.com/myYfzGvK5m
— Rita Katz (@Rita_Katz) October 2, 2017
3) Given what is known of attacker Stephen Paddock, #ISIS needs evidence. Otherwise, might make ISIS appear (more) desperate for claims
4) Rare event that #ISIS news agency Amaq releases a follow-up statement (i.e.its follow-up about Paddock purportedly converting to Islam)…
5) Prior to claim, #ISIS supporters didn’t suspect connection to group,but ISIS linked Aswirati Media was already posting celebratory images
5) Prior to claim, #ISIS supporters didn't suspect connection to group,but ISIS linked Aswirati Media was already posting celebratory images http://pic.twitter.com/3XTeWb4yoD
— Rita Katz (@Rita_Katz) October 2, 2017
6) Tho rare, Amaq follow-up claim was needed on #ISIS’ part: currently no known radical religious element to Paddock’s background
7) #ISIS appears to be doubling down on its claim for #LasVegas as Amaq statements being further disseminated in different languages.
7) #ISIS appears to be doubling down on its claim for #LasVegas as Amaq statements being further disseminated in different languages. http://pic.twitter.com/ecTVGjvclM
— Rita Katz (@Rita_Katz) October 2, 2017
8) Not clear if promise for proof or threat, but pro-#ISIS message states that those saying it “has nothing to do” w attack will “regret” it
8) Not clear if promise for proof or threat, but pro-#ISIS message states that those saying it "has nothing to do" w attack will "regret" it http://pic.twitter.com/TRtBXjIwMU
— Rita Katz (@Rita_Katz) October 2, 2017
9) Of all #ISIS claims of attacks, #LasVegasShooting is the strangest. Such attackers usually show indicators online ,travels, history, etc
10) As of today, #ISIS’ Amaq has claimed the two largest shootings in recent US history: #Orlando, and now #LasVegas
11) In neither case, however, did #ISIS provide proof. #OrlandoShooting claim came hours after media reported Mateen’s #ISIS / #AQ pledge
12) Not surprising that despite no proof by #ISIS, supporters believe it, mocking US intel, & #Trump for saying he’d “destroy the Caliphate”
12) Not surprising that despite no proof by #ISIS, supporters believe it, mocking US intel, & #Trump for saying he'd "destroy the Caliphate" http://pic.twitter.com/64A7kSlG70
— Rita Katz (@Rita_Katz) October 2, 2017
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